Are the table of contents of a textbook protected by copyright? 3 Answers as of August 13, 2011

Let's say I have a website which lists the following information on certain textbooks without any relationship or agreement with the publisher:Name of book, Author, Picture of cover, Full table of contents. Intuitively, it seems clear that the first three should not be a problem, as any online bookseller lists these. But what about the table of contents? Can I reproduce it freely, or is it protected by copyright just like the rest of the book?

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I would suggest contacting an attorney. Generally, an author can have a copyright in the work created, including the text, graphics and organization. Your use may be including copyrightable elements which without permission may subject you to liability for copyright infringement.

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